What to do if II am being denied UC benefits that were originally approved because because of misrepresentations by my former employer?
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What to do if II am being denied UC benefits that were originally approved because because of misrepresentations by my former employer?
My employer supplied information that I voluntarily quit my job, which is not true. I was laid off due to lack of work and funding for my department. What are my rights? I have done everything right as far as job searching and interviewing has been concerned.
Asked on April 24, 2012 under Employment Labor Law, Pennsylvania
Answers:
S.L,. Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
You can appeal the denial of unemployment compensation. You should file a declaration signed under penalty of perjury that you did not voluntarily quit; that you were laid off due to a lack of funding and a lack of work in your department. Any evidence you have of the true facts and that your employer has lied that you voluntarily quit will also strengthen your claim for unemployment compensation. If there are any witnesses or former employees in your department who were also laid off due to lack of work, their testimony will provide additional evidence in support of your claim.
Don't miss any filing deadlines with regard to filing appeals or the appeal may be denied for not being timely filed.
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